Our Motto

Safeguarding the Rights of Adults and Children in the Justice System

Our History

The Office of the Juvenile Public Defender, now called the Public Advocate, was created on July 1, 2008. Prior to the creation of the office, the office was a division of the Maricopa County Public Defender's Office.

Staffing

The office is comprised of 53 attorneys and 37 support staff including:

Initial Services Specialists

Investigators

Law Clerks

Legal Secretaries

Mitigation Specialists

The attorneys and support staff are dedicated to the representation of youth and parents involved in the juvenile justice system and people facing court ordered treatment.